Which Engineering Field Should I Choose?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the decision-making process for choosing an engineering field. Participants share their interests, experiences, and concerns regarding various engineering disciplines, including aeronautical, electrical, nuclear, mechanical, civil, and chemical engineering. The conversation touches on personal motivations, job prospects, and the challenges of pursuing an engineering degree.

Discussion Character

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  • Personal reflection

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a strong interest in aeronautical engineering but is concerned about the aerospace industry's current state.
  • Another participant chose mechanical engineering due to a fascination with how things work, particularly cars and planes.
  • A participant mentions a preference for nuclear engineering, citing job availability and personal interest in nuclear energy and radioactivity.
  • Some participants emphasize the importance of passion over job prospects when choosing a field, suggesting that personal interest should guide the decision.
  • Concerns about the demanding nature of engineering studies are raised, with one participant warning about the sacrifices required, such as social life and time commitments.
  • Another participant shares a positive experience in chemical engineering, highlighting enjoyment in thermodynamics and the importance of following one's interests.
  • Some participants note that engineering can be challenging but rewarding, with one suggesting that the field offers opportunities for exciting projects and travel.
  • A participant reflects on the gender dynamics in engineering, countering the notion that the field is predominantly male.
  • Another participant encourages pursuing electrical engineering if there is an interest in electrical concepts, sharing a long-term positive experience in the field.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions and experiences, with no clear consensus on which engineering field is the best choice. Some emphasize the importance of personal passion, while others focus on job prospects and challenges. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best path forward.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying levels of uncertainty about their choices and the implications of pursuing engineering. The discussion reflects personal experiences and subjective views, with no definitive conclusions drawn about the best engineering discipline.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals considering a career in engineering, students exploring different engineering disciplines, and those interested in the personal experiences of current engineering students may find this discussion relevant.

  • #31
Maxwell said:
It's so true about the sausage fests that are engineering classes. Do NOT go into EE for the chicks -- LOL.

Yesterday, as I was leaving one of my classes, I noticed that right when the engineers left the classroom, the room started the fill with girls for the next class.

It's time like those, that for a second -- just for a second -- I imagine changing my major to Environmental Studies!
Imagine the classroom is now a boardroom or meeting room...welcome to the rest of your professional life. :-p
 
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  • #32
Is it not possible to meet girls outside of your class? Plus, having hot girls in your class might distract you from your work. Not only that, but without girls in your class there is more incentive to get your work done so that you CAN go out and party and meet ppl, and by ppl i mean girls.

I have no idea what I'm saying I'm just a HS kid.

Actually, yea, your right, what am I thinking, go into environmental and get some... :!)
 
  • #33
environmental might suck. Go take a career in chemistry (NOT chem. engineering), or biology, or medicine or pharmacy or psichology or law, or architecture if you want to find many many hot chicks.

At our tech. institute, in electronics the ratio is about 30:2 (or worse), in chemistry the ratio raises to about 50:50. many chicks.

Anyways, keep in mind to study what YOU really love, not what your testosterone wants.
 
  • #34
rocketboy said:
Is it not possible to meet girls outside of your class? Plus, having hot girls in your class might distract you from your work. Not only that, but without girls in your class there is more incentive to get your work done so that you CAN go out and party and meet ppl, and by ppl i mean girls.

I have no idea what I'm saying I'm just a HS kid.

Actually, yea, your right, what am I thinking, go into environmental and get some... :!)

I agree with that. However it is stronger than me. I will have to take some classes with bunch of chicks in. :devil:
 
  • #35
lucky me, I am a girl studying Electrical Engineering, come on guys you can do it. yes , it is a very hard program and that's what makes me (us) unique.

The title is sooooooooo attractive; Professional Engineer
Electrical Engineering
 
  • #36
Lisa! said:
Your situation is better than physicists anyway!

Mines not. Engineering Physics here: Best of both worlds. :eek:

Do not choose EP. Choose sanity.

Starting of second year EP enrolment: 75 students. Two weeks in: 33 students. You get the picture. Its kind of like the marines of engineering.
 
  • #37
I am an EE major. I am basically miserable 50% of the time. It sucks.
 
  • #38
Lisa! said:
Your situation is better than physicists anyway!
Warr said:
Mines not. Engineering Physics here: Best of both worlds. :eek:

Do not choose EP. Choose sanity.

Starting of second year EP enrolment: 75 students. Two weeks in: 33 students. You get the picture. Its kind of like the marines of engineering.

All I know is that as a EE major, I'm breezing past all of my Engineering Physics and "regular" Physics classmates in QM. :)
 

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